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I Hope Your Year is off to a Wonder-filled Beginning

January 23, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: printable

TheMakerMom.com's Wonder Wheel

It's never too late to wish someone a happy new year, is it? My big plan to kick off 2015 as The Maker Mom's Year of Wonder was delayed due to technical issues. The Year of Wonder is about curiosity, exploration, and discovery. I put together a printable Wonder Wheel to help you on your journey. I wish I could take credit for this, or give credit where it's due, but I've simply recreated something I saw in my older son's classroom back in 2008. ... [ Read More ]

Geography Awareness Week

November 10, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: geography, printable, special STEM day or week

Geography Awareness Week Free Printable

Geography Awareness Week runs November 16 - 22, 2014. When my boys competed in a Geography Bee as elementary school kids, it seemed like the typical fare - countries, rivers, land forms, and such. It wasn't until last year, when interviewed a geographer, Emily White, that I realized how exciting and broad the field is. My new enthusiasm gained momentum as I hosted a #STEMchat on the topic. This year, I'm taking things in a new direction (ha!) ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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